I use Prowriting Aid to help write my book, and I have signed up for their Novel November program. The goal: 50,000 words in one month. And the prep has already started with help outlining and fleshing out my basic draft further. I used their story analysis to get feedback, and I have my dad reading and analyzing the draft. So, I have some great feedback on where I need to improve. October will be prep month to finish, with some writing as well.

Wish me luck! As this sprint should end the...

Great news! My Etsy store, ChaptersAndDoodles, is now live! You can take a look and browse the book themed items- from coloring books, reading journals, mugs, and canvas tote bags. I will be adding new items as it continues to grow so take a look today. Here is the link:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChaptersAndDoodles?ref=dashboard-header

And if you are interested in an already printed reading journal, I have several live now with Amazon, ready to go! (With a couple more pending publishing!) You...

Well I thought I had it. I thought I finished my rough draft. But, I read through it again and found it vanilla, boring, lacking tension, and so much more. So I am taking the ideas and starting over- giving it more drama, tension, and action. I want to read something with grit and heart, and I want to write a book with that for you.

In the meantime, I am publishing a fantasy reading journal on Amazon as a way to log and track your reading. I also will be opening an Etsy store with printable...